Mayo

‘An-tIascaire’ delivers his Monsignor's Address to the Troops to raise the passions of the Mayo men. Click on
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBiI4UGq4a8
to see the full sermon

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Staff at O'Haras bakery in Foxford fly the colours for Mayo. The company founded in 1951 (Mayo’s last All-Ireland) changed the colour of the packaging on their sliced pan to mark the final. Photograph: Julie O'Hara

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Meanwhile Foxford hairdresser, Martha Galvin, made a dress for the occasion using the aforementioned packaging. Photographs: Julie O'Hara

Donegal

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Meanwhile Proinsias Carr has shared some memorable moments from Donegal history or is that photoshop?

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Photograph: Proinsias Carr

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Photograph: Proinsias Carr

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Photograph: Proinsias Carr

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Photograph: Proinsias Carr

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Photograph: Proinsias Carr

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Meanwhile, back in Co Donegal they’ve been busy in Malin supporting Jim and the boys!

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They’ve also been pretty busy showing their support in Gaoth Dobhair. Photograph: Eamonn Mac Niallais

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Tony McBride's house in Cranford, Letterkenny

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Darragh Ó Sé’s friend often wondered where his 20-foot high inflatable Winnie the Pooh got to after he sold it to some men from Donegal. It’s probably safe to say it ended up showing its support in Letterkenny.

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Daisy McMenamin of Castleknock in Dublin is licking her lips at the thoughts of a Donegal victory on Sunday. Photograph: John McMenamin

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The Gallaghers in Cluain Tarbh have their glas agus ór out supporting
Dún na nGall. Dad Rónán is originally from Na Cealla Beaga and his five sons Diarmaid, Riain, Donncha, Liam agus Éamon are all big Donegal fans.

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The Gallaghers claim to have the most festooned Donegal house in Dublin with even more bunting on the way.

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Rónán, Liam and Éamon already got their hands on Sam earlier this year and are
looking forward to seeing it again soon!!!

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More canine support for the boys from Donegal. This time Izzy the boxer is pondering Jim McGuiness’ strategy for the final. Photograph: Geraldine Houston